Philip Haslam

Philip Haslam, farmer on section 32, Richmond Township, is a son of John and Ann Haslam, natives of Ireland. His father died in that country, and his other emigrated to America, and died in Noble County, Ind. The subject of this sketch was also born on the "Emerald Isle," the date of his birth being Jan. 6, 1819. He came to this country in 1849, and lived in the city of Rochester about eight years, then in Auburn, same State, for awhile, then some time in Lenawee Co., Mich., then in Indiana, and finally, in the fall of 1858, he came to this county, taking possesion of 80 acres of land where he now resides and has 60 acres in cultivation and good productive condition.Mr. H. has served as Overseer of Highways; in political science he takes the views of the "National" part, and in religion he is a member of the Roman Catholic Chhurch, of which Mrs. H. is also a member.

He was married in Auburn, N.Y., to Julia O'Neil, and they had seven children, viz.: John J., Sarah, Catherine, Mary J., Julia, Elisha and Abigail: the last two are deceased. Mrs. H. died in this county, in May 1878, and Mr. Haslam was again married, in Auburn, N.Y., to Mrs. Ellen, nee Loven, widow of John Chester, who died in Auburn. She has two children by her first husband, - Maria and John.

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